Experts break down constitutional amendments on May ballot
The deadline to register to vote in person or by mail is April 15, while the deadline to register online is April 25. The deadline to request a mail ballot is May 12, but the local registrar of voters will need the ballot back by May 15. Early voting runs from May 2 to May 9.
Oven Scare Forces Phoenix Flight’s Surprise Detour To Tucson
A routine American Airlines hop from Phoenix to Miami turned into an unscheduled detour on Monday when an onboard galley oven started acting up, prompting the crew to divert to Tucson. The jet touched down safely at Tucson International Airport, and no injuries were reported, according to airline officials. After a quick once-over on the ground, the aircraft later continued on to Miami...
USHER and Chris Brown announce Glendale tour date
PHOENIX — USHER and Chris Brown are headed to Glendale!. The R&B Tour, headlined by both USHER and Chris Brown, is coming to State Farm Stadium on Sept. 29. The tour announced 33 dates across North America, starting in Denver and ending in Tampa. Presale for the tour starts...
Recent small plane crashes in Arizona raise concerns, but experts urge perspective
PHOENIX — Air travel safety is drawing increased attention across Arizona following four small plane crashes reported within the past week. While the incidents may seem alarming, aviation experts say the recent uptick does not necessarily signal a broader safety issue. The crashes — ranging from a runway overrun...
Voices from Solitary: We Treated POWs Better Than This
John C. Buckely IV is a decorated U.S. Army veteran. Among other awards, Buckley has been granted the Purple Heart for being wounded in combat. He has also been incarcerated for the past 15 years. Of that time, he has spent at least seven years in solitary confinement. His most recent stint in the hole lasted three years.
Hiker experiencing medical emergency airlifted off Camelback Mountain
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Crews rescued a hiker who experienced a medical emergency on a popular trail Tuesday morning, marking the seventh rescue in recent days across the Valley. Phoenix Fire, along with crews from Tempe and Scottsdale, were called out to a rescue on Echo Canyon Trail at Camelback...
Tree Trimmer Dies After He’s Pinned by Falling Palm Fronds While at Work
Arizona police identified the victim as Flavio Sesmas Maya
Scottsdale small business owners scramble as Painted Tree Boutiques announces sudden closure
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Business owners who rent space at Painted Tree Boutiques were told Tuesday morning that the company was ceasing operations, leaving many scrambling. Outside the north Scottsdale store, shop owners were seen moving furniture, pallets of blankets and clothing that they sold on consignment. Erin Winkelman has...
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend over texts from another man
PHOENIX — A 23-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison plus 26 years for fatally shooting his girlfriend 11 times while driving around Tempe in June 2023. Prosecutors said that Adrian Aguilar shot 19-year-old Amria Crofton over the course of 45 minutes after seeing a text message from another man on her phone. Aguilar demanded Crofton tell him whether she...
Deadly Rollover Crash Shuts Down I-17 In Phoenix
At approximately 7:20 a.m. on April 12, 2026, a serious rollover crash involving an SUV occurred along northbound I-17 near West Cactus in Phoenix. First responders arrived to find multiple patients involved, including several children. Due to the severity of the incident, the response was upgraded to a full medical assignment, bringing in additional units.
